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La La Land is a 2016 American musical romantic drama film written and directed by Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as a musician and an aspiring (有抱负的) actress who meet and fall in love in Los Angeles. The film’s title refers both to the city of Los Angeles and to the idiom for being out of touch with reality.
Chazelle wrote the screenplay in 2010 but did not find a studio willing to finance the production without changes to his design. Following the success of his 2014 film Whiplash, the project was picked up by Summit Entertainment. La La Land was first showed at the Venice Film Festival on August 31, 2016, and was released in the United States on December 9, 2016. It has gained over $432 million worldwide on a production budget of $30 million. La La Land took more than £6 million in its first weekend in UK cinemas, nearly £5 million more than any other film.
La La Land received great acclaim from critics and was regarded as one of the best films of 2016. Critics thought highly of Chazelle’s screenplay and direction, Gosling and Stone’s performances, and Justin Hurwitz’s score (配乐). It won in every category it was nominated (提名) for at the 74th Golden Globe Awards, with a record-breaking seven wins, and received 11 nominations at the 70th British Academy Film Awards, winning five. It received 14 nominations at the 89th Academy Awards, tying the record for most nominations with Titanic (1997) and All About Eve (1950), and won the awards for Best Comedy, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Screenplay, Best Original Score, and Best Original Song.
1.Who plays the role of a musician in La La Land?
A.Damien Chazelle. B.Emma Stone.
C.Ryan Gosling. D.Justin Hurwitz.
2.The underlined word in Paragraph 3 most probably means “_______”.
A.criticism B.praise
C.refusal D.doubt
3.According to the passage, Titanic (1997) was nominated for _______ Academy Awards.
A.14 B.11
C.7 D.5
4.Which of the following is TRUE about the film La La Land?
A.Its title stands for the city of Los Angeles and a dreamland.
B.So far it has gained a profit of at least $432 million worldwide.
C.It was changed greatly from Chazelle’s original screenplay design.
D.It was first released at the Venice Film Festival on December 9, 2016.
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The ancient art of opera can be brilliant entertainment; it is a(n) _________ of music, drama, and sometimes dance, staged with elaborate(精心制作的) sets of costumes. Opera is often _________ by many, however, partly because of some of the stereotypes(成见) associated with it. Some of its critics say that the narratives are too complex. Others complain that operas cannot be understood because they are often performed in _________ languages. Stereotypes aside, opera is an art form enjoyed by many _________ lovers. Operas can be comedies or tragedies or stories taken from history.
The story of an opera is generally simple so as to avoid _________ the audience from the music. The libretto, or script, sets each scene and describes the action in both words and stage directions. The music of an opera—the way it advances the action and the feelings it inspires in the listeners—is _________ important. The three principal musical _________ are the overture(前奏曲), the recitative(朗诵调), and the aria(咏叹调).
The overture is the instrumental introduction to the opera, the purpose of which has been _________ over time. During the nineteenth century, the overture began to combine snippets of melodies from arias, ballets, and other musical elements in a medley of the opera’s musical themes.
A recitative is less a song than a monologue(独白) that is sung rather than _________. A recitative is an element, older than the overture, which was invented at the beginning of the seventeenth century as a means of telling__________ in music; the first operas were actually a series of recitatives joined by musical interludes. Because an opera is basically a play set to music, the recitative is a means of telling the __________ what is going on and what is about to happen.
An aria is a solo performance—often one of the highlights of the opera. Arias can be declarations of love or __________ of hope, happiness, sorrow, or anguish. Many composers have written arias to __________ the vocal gifts of singers; some sopranos(女高音歌手) were indeed famous for the very high notes that they could sing. __________, arias are not the only songs in opera. Duets, compositions for three or four voices, and large-group numbers are also common. These diverse musical elements, __________ visual elements in costumes and sets as well as the dramatic content of the story, make the opera the complex art form that it is.
1.A.exploration B.mixture C.research D.experiment
2.A.unappreciated B.composed C.enjoyed D.favored
3.A.local B.native C.foreign D.official
4.A.gossip B.history C.movie D.music
5.A.releasing B.separating C.distracting D.disappointing
6.A.particularly B.rarely C.originally D.historically
7.A.tastes B.elements C.skills D.talents
8.A.stated B.described C.lacked D.evolved
9.A.imagined B.reminded C.spoken D.written
10.A.stories B.news C.jokes D.lies
11.A.musicians B.audience C.directors D.performers
12.A.rights B.reasons C.expressions D.expenses
13.A.improve B.show C.involve D.practise
14.A.Moreover B.Otherwise C.Therefore D.However
15.A.broken into B.applied to C.combined with D.matched with
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Aquaman, a film from an American book, is really a success, which __________ other American films.
A. goes over B. turns over C. towers over D. gets over
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This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There's a lot to do. Here are the highlights.
Live Music - Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He's coming with his new 7-piece band, Herbie' s Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don't expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie' s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15-23 March PRICE: ￥80,120 TIME: 10:00p.m. till late! TEL: 6466-8736
Scottish dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.
PLACE: Jack Stein's DATES: every Monday PRICE: Y60 including one drink TIME: 7:00 - ~0:00 p.m. TEL: 6402-1877
Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It' s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you've ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!
PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ￥30 (￥ 15 for students) TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: daily TIME: Monday - Friday 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m., Weekends 9:00a.m. - 9:00p.m.
Dining - Sushi chef in town
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it' s become an art form. The most famous Sushi 'artist' is Yuki Kamura. She' s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She' ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: all month PRICE: ￥200 TIME: lunchtime TEL: 6690-3211
For a full listing of events, see our website.
1.Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00p.m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?
A. Live Music - Late Night Jazz B. Scottish dancing
C. Exhibitions - Shanghai Museum D. Dining - Sushi chef in town
2.Which of the following is true according to the advertisements?
A. Scottish dancing is so interesting and easy that it never tires you out.
B. The performance given by the American jazz band won't last long.
C. Sushi is not popular in Shanghai as it is a kind of Japanese traditional food.
D. It is more interesting to visit Shanghai Museum for the exhibits from Egypt.
3.From the text we may learn that Kamura is _______.
A. a cook B. a waitress
C. an instructor D. an artist
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This March is a busy month in Shanghai. There’s a lot to do. Here are the highlights.
Live Music — Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He’s coming with his new 7-piece band , Herbie’s H
eroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.PLACE: The Jazz Club DATES: 15—23 March
PRICE: ¥80, ¥120 TIME: 10:00 p.m. till late!
TEL: 6466-8736
Scottish Dancing
Take your partners and get ready to dance till you drop. Scottish dancing is fun and easy to learn. Instructors will demonstrate the dances. The live band, Gordon Stroppie and the Weefrees, are also excellent.
PLACE: Jack Stein’s DATES: Every Monday
PRICE: ¥60, including one drink TIME: 7:00 p.m.—0:00 p.m.
TEL: 6402-1877
Exhibitions — Shanghai Museum
There are 120,000 pieces on show here. You can see the whole of Chinese history under one roof. It’s always interesting to visit, but doubly so at the moment with the Egyptian Tombs exhibition. There are lots of mummies and more gold than you’ve ever seen before. Let us know if you see a mummy move!
PLACE: Shanghai Museum PRICE: ¥30 (¥15 for students)
TEL: 6888-6888 DATES: Daily
TIME: Monday — Friday 9:00 a.m. —5:00 p.m., Weekends 9:00 a.m. —9:00 p.m.
Dining — Sushi (寿司) Chef in Town
Sushi is getting really big in Shanghai. In Japan, it’s become an art form. The most famous Sushi ＂artist＂ is Yuki Kamura. She’s also one of the few female chefs in Japan. She’ll be at Sushi Scene all of this month.
PLACE: Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel DATES: All month
PRICE: ¥200 TIME: Lunch time
TEL: 6690-3211
For a full listing of events, see our website.
1.Where can Scottish dancing be learnt ?
A. At the Jazz Club
B. At Jack Stein’s
C. At Shanghai Museum
D. At Sushi Scene in the Shanghai Hotel
2.Suppose you are going to attend an activity at 8: 00 p. m. on Saturday, which one can you choose?
A. Exhibitions — Shanghai Museum
B. Live Music — Late Night Jazz
C. Scottish Dancing
D. Dining — Sushi Chef in Town
3.From the text we may learn that Kamura is ___________.
A. an instructor B. a waitress
C. a cook D. an artist
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32. ---What do you think of the music in this film?
---That’s great. This is the most wonderful music _____I have ever listened to.
A. which B. that C. what D. where
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Home Alone is a very funny 1990 American film. It tells us a story about a boy who is accidentally left alone at home.
One night before Christmas, the McAlister family meets at their house. They are planning to fly to Paris for the holiday and are busy getting ready. Eight-year-old Kevin is the youngest child and is fighting with his brothers, sisters and cousins. When he goes
to bed, he is so angry that he wishes all his family would go away. In the morning, everyone wakes up very late. They are all in a hurry to get to the airport, so they forget Kevin and he is left alone at home by accident.Although Kevin is alone, he is very happy at first. His terrible family has gone--- his wish has come true. He watches TV, eats lots of fast food and plays games. He has a good time. But later on, he goes out and hears two bad men called Harry and Marv planning to steal from his hous
e. He goes home and plans some very funny ways to catch Harry and Marv. Many things in the house gets broken as Kevin tries to stop them. Finally, the police come and the men are taken away.The house is now in a mess, so Kevin tidies it up and waits for his parents. They get back from Paris and are very happy to find that Kevin is safe.
1.Why does Kevin think his family are “terrible” at first?
A. Because his family are busy preparing for the holiday.
B. Because he is angry with his brothers, sisters and cousins.
C. Because his family wakes him up late.
D. Because he is left alone at home.
2.What doesn’t Kevin do when he is alone at home?
A. Going to the police station.
B. Eating fast food.
C. Playing games.
D. Stopping the thieves from stealing.
3.When Kevin’s family come home, they find _______.
A. the house is in a mess
B. two bad men are at their home
C. Kevin is safe
D. Kevin is gone
4.What is the best title of this passage?
A. Eight-year-old Kevin
B. Family on Holiday
C. Two Bad Men Caught by a Boy
D. Home Alone --- A Funny American Film
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Jodie Foster was born on Nobember 19,1962,in Los Angeles, Carlif., US. She is an American film actress who began her career as a mature(成熟的) child actress.
Jodie began her performing career as a very young child in television, appearing first in commercials(商业广告). She starred in her own short-lived series, Paper Moon (1974), based on the 1973 film of the same name. She appeared in a number of Disney films, beginning with Napoleon and Samantha (1972).
Director Martin Scorsese cast Jodie in a bit part in Alice Doesn’t live Here Anymore (1974) before giving her the role of Iris in Taxi Driver (1976). Her mature performance in Taxi Driver earned her an Academy Award nomination(提名) as best supporting actress. Her later films as child actress were less impressive, but her performances were always admired. Jodie graduated from Yale University in 1985.
Perhaps because of her screen image of early maturity, Foster was abler to make a relatively smooth transition to adult roles. In The Accused (1988), she gave a perfect performance as Sarah Tobias. In The Silence of the Lames (1991), she tracks a killer as FBI agent Clarice Starling. Both performances won her Academy Awards as best actress.
In 1990s, Jodie went into other areas of filmmaking. She directed her best film, Little Man Tate, in 1991,in which she also co-starred. In 1994, she co-produced Nell, for which she also received an Oscar nomination for best actress. In 1997, Foster starred in Contact. Her later films included Panic Room (2002), Inside Man (2006), and The Brave One (2007).
1.Which of the following film won Jodie Foster Academy Awards as best actress?
a.Taxi Driver b.The Accused c.Nell d.The Silence of the Lambs
A．bcd
B．ac
C．bd
D．abcd
2.We can learn from the passage that________.
A．it was in a TV series that Jodie made her first TV appearance.
B．some of Jodie’s performances as a child actress were thought to be very bad.
C．Jodie became famous at a young age because of her mature performance.
D．Jodie played a very important role in Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.
3.In which part of a newspaper would you most probably read this passage?
A．People
B．Business
C．Fashion
D．Career
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Chicago festival season is here, but are you ready? Music festivals, film series, street fests, beer bashes – it’s a summer long party. So pull out your calendar, read our guide and start enjoying weekends.
♦Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza
Select Fridays August 19 through September
Daley Plaza
Cost: Free
Directions: Nearly 75 artists will be showing their work in Daley Plaza, including jewelry, ceramics, sculpture, paintings, glass, wearables, wood and mixed media.
Website: http://www.FridayArtMarketsaDaleyPlaza php?sid=146320
♦Renegade Chicago Pop-Up
Sept. 9-10
Pilsen
Cost: Free
Directions: Get your hands on the goods at this outdoor celebration of all things handmade. Festivities include food trucks, DJ sets, craft brews, DIY workshops, photo ops and shopping.
Website: http://www.RenegadeChicagoPop-Up php?sid=146346
♦Millennium Park Summer Music Series
Select Mondays and Thursday June 12 through Aug. 21
Millennium Park
Cost: Free
Directions: Grab a blanket and some picnic snacks for a free outdoor concert in the park. The music series features a wide variety of music from top local, national and international artists.
Website: http://www.MillenniumParkSummerMusicSeries php?sid=146432
♦Northsider Craft Beer Fest
Sept 23
Uptown
Cost: $15 - $69
Directions: Spend a day on the green sampling beers and hard ciders （苹果汁）from breweries across the country, including Colorado, Michigan, California and Wisconsin – and let’s not forget those in our own home state, too.
Website: http://www.NorthsiderCraftBeerFest php?sid=146467
1.What can you buy when you visit Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza?
A. Art works. B. Beers.
C. Picnic snacks. D. Fruit juice.
2.In which festival do people have to pay?
A. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza. B. Renegade Chicago Pop-Up.
C. Millennium Park Summer Music Series. D. Northsider Craft Beer Fest.
3.Which of the following lasts more than two months?
A. Friday Art Markets at Daley Plaza. B. Renegade Chicago Pop-Up.
C. Millennium Park Summer Music Serie. D. Northsider Craft Beer Fest.
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This is the first American film _______ I have ever seen.
A．where
B．which
C．who
D．that
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eroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don’t expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie’s third visit to Shanghai. The first two were sold out, so get your tickets quickly.
to bed, he is so angry that he wishes all his family would go away. In the morning, everyone wakes up very late. They are all in a hurry to get to the airport, so they forget Kevin and he is left alone at home by accident.
e. He goes home and plans some very funny ways to catch Harry and Marv. Many things in the house gets broken as Kevin tries to stop them. Finally, the police come and the men are taken away.